Nick Martinez Brings Precise Command to Rays Rotation Battle

Nick Martinez takes the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays in Tuesday's crucial matchup against the New York Yankees. A former swingman who has flourished in Tampa, Martinez owns the lowest walk rate of any qualified starting pitcher this season, utilizing exceptional command and a multi-pitch mix. Over 29 starts, he has posted a 15-4 record with a 2.94 ERA and 101 strikeouts across 171.1 innings.